Hardcover book with
104 pages of unpublished photos and paraphernalia, original Norwegian lyrics, presentations and their English translations, comments by the band as well as liner notes by Jon ‘Metalion’ Kristiansen (founder of Head Not Found Records and the man behind Slayer Mag), Chris Bruni (Profound Lore Records), Michael Moynihan (author of Lords of Chaos) and Mark Pilkington (Strange Attractor Press).

Note from Century Media: We deeply apologize for mentioning the wrong pre-order date for the box in the previous news which has led to some confusion and anger. When the pre-sale went online, the clear vinyl version was sold out within a few minutes, although we limited it to one copy per order and didn’t even officially start the pre-sale. But the (almost equally attractive) versions on silver or black vinyl can still be ordered. Be quick with the silver vinyl, though! And keep in mind: It’s all about the music!

For those who have managed getting their hands on one of the clear vinyl LP box sets, you might want to watch this video which was done by Valnoir, who is also responsible for the entire artwork and layout of the box (if you missed to get the clear vinyl box, don’t watch it): www.vimeo.com/109509562

After months of work the long-awaited box sets of ULVER have finally been sent off to the pressing plants, reports Century Media Records. The title of the box already gives a glimpse of what to expect: “Trolsk Sortmetall 1993 – 1997” presents the formative (metal) years of ULVER. It contains the albums “Bergtatt” (1994), “Kveldssanger” (1995) and “Nattens Madrigal” (1996), collectively known as “The Trilogie – Three Journeyes through the Norwegian Netherworlde” (released under this title as a 1000 ltd. ed. triple picture vinyl box set in 1997). Bonus contents will be the band’s demo tape “Vargnatt” (1993), the rare compilation track “Synen” (Cthulhu Records 1997) as well as a recently unearthed 4-track rehearsal recording featuring tracks from “Nattens Madrigal”.

With the exception of “Nattens Madrigal,” which is still the ferocious beast it always was – but now with a slightly more compassionate re-mastering courtesy of Tom Kvålsvoll at Strype Audio, Oslo – all the material has been considerately re-mastered to analog tape by Jaime Gomes Arellano in Orgone Studios, London, and consulted by ULVER’s mastermind Kristoffer Rygg. The test pressings have been wholeheartedly approved by all involved and we here at Century Media think they sound amazing!

“Trolsk Sortmetall 1993-1997” comes as a brazen 5CD box set with a canvas-bound slipcase and 100+ page booklet as well as a 4LP box (plus rehearsal tape). The layout has been done by Metastazis, Paris, who has previously worked with ULVER and has for this project been given access to lots of never before seen archival material.

With a total playing time of nearly three hours, “Trolsk Sortmetall 1993-1997” is bound to become an essential epitome documenting the early days of these Norwegian (black) metal luminaries.

Hardcover book with
104 pages of unpublished photos and paraphernalia, original Norwegian lyrics, presentations and their English translations, comments by the band as well as liner notes by Jon ‘Metalion’ Kristiansen (founder of Head Not Found Records and the man behind Slayer Mag), Chris Bruni (Profound Lore Records), Michael Moynihan (author of Lords of Chaos) and Mark Pilkington (Strange Attractor Press).

Century Media are very proud to announce the ultimate box set (anthology) of ULVER. This release will present the formative (metal) years of ULVER, and its title is “Trolsk Sortmetall 1993-1997”. It will contain the albums “Bergtatt” (1994), “Kveldssanger” (1995) and “Nattens Madrigal” (1996), collectively known as “The Trilogie – Three Journeyes through the Norwegian Netherworlde” (released under this title as a 1000 ltd. ed. triple picture vinyl box set in 1997). Additional contents will be the band’s rudimentary but legendary demo tape “Vargnatt” (1993) plus the rare compilation track “Synen” (Cthulhu Records 1997) as well as a recently unearthed 4-track rehearsal recording of tracks from “Nattens Madrigal,” which have been a well-kept secret until this very day.

With the exception of “Nattens Madrigal,” which is still the ferocious sounding black beast it always was, but now has a slightly more compassionate re-mastering courtesy of Tom Kv�lsvoll at Strype Audio, Oslo, all the material has been carefully and considerably re-mastered to analogue tape by Jaime Gomes Arellano in Orgone Studios, London and consulted by ULVER’s mastermind Kristoffer Rygg.

Mark Pilkington, of Strange Attractor Press UK, will be supplying liner notes offering a hermetic look into the early history and histrionics of ULVER, whilst Jon `Metalion` Kristiansen, author and publisher of Slayer Mag and founder of Head Not Found Records (where “Bergtatt” and “Kveldssanger” were originally released), will write his personal reminiscence about his relations with this massively influential band.

“Trolsk Sortmetall 1993–1997” will be released as a brazen 5CD box set with a canvas-bound slipcase and 100+ page booklet as well as a 4LP box (plus cassette). The entire layout will be done by Metastazis, Paris, who has previously worked with ULVER and has for this design been given access to lots of never before seen archival material.

With a total playing time of nearly three hours, “Trolsk Sortmetall 1993-1997” is bound to become an essential epitome documenting the nascent days of these Norwegian (black) metal luminaries.

Important note:

As many of you might have noticed, the albums “Bergtatt” and “Kveldssanger” have recently been bootlegged on vinyl, allegedly by two European labels (one from Belgium, one from the Netherlands). Those bootlegs both look and sound sub par. We highly advise you not to spend a single penny on any of those rip-off releases. If you are one of those who have been waiting patiently for these classic albums to finally get released on high quality vinyl, please wait for a few more months and get the definitive official editions instead, fully supported by the band.